Five weeks is a long time until these two sides next meet in the Tetley’s
Challenge Cup semi-finals, but Castleford Tigers will go into that encounter
on August 10 with more than just a psychological advantage.

Seven points and six places separate Widnes Vikings from Castleford, who moved
up to third in the First Utility Super League in completing a double over
their opponents, now clinging to the last play-off spot after one win in
their past seven league matches.

The bemused Vikings found themselves 18 points down inside ten minutes and
they had no answer to the speed, daring